grondvest

Dutch

Etymology

From grond +‎ vest, likely a calque of German Grundfeste.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣrɔnt.fɛst/
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  • Hyphenation: grond‧vest

Noun

grondvest f or n (plural grondvesten)

  1. (now chiefly figurative) foundation, principle
    Synonyms: basis, beginsel, fundament, grondslag
  2. (literal) foundation of an edifice
    Synonyms: fundament, fundering
    Het gebouw schudde op zijn grondvesten.
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